Pastor Keith was born and raised in Boardman, OH. He graduated from Boardman High School and went on the pursue a degree in theology from Life Christian University. In January 2013, Pastor Keith and Emily returned to the area to launch Greater Life Church in Glenwood Middle School. 

They have two daughters that serve within the church. Pastor Keith and Emily suffered the tragic loss of their third daughter in 1999, but their desire to help lost, hurt and broken people began to burn greatly in their hearts, causing them to realize and pursue their purpose. They know that Jesus Christ is the only true hope for all mankind. God rescued them and they want everyone to know that God will rescue them too!

Pastor Keith Panning is the Discipleship Pastor overseeing the Greater Works School of
Ministry, The Freedom Groups, and premarital counseling. As CFO, he also oversees the
Finance Office. Pastor Keith is a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School who studied Voice
and Piano at The Dana School of Music at YSU and pursued a Master of Divinity at Ashland
Theological Seminary.

Pam is also a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School who holds a Masters in Counseling and
Social Work from YSU.

They love spending time with family and friends and serving God and their community whenever
possible.